CrPC Section 144 = BNSS Section 163

Power to Issue Order in Urgent Cases of Nuisance or Apprehended Danger

उपद्रव या आशंकित खतरे में आदेश जारी करने की शक्ति

Public Tranquility & Preventive Powers Punishment Changed Cognizable Bailable Updated: 2026-02-28

Overview

Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) dealt with power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 163. The BNSS reorganizes and modernizes the procedural framework while largely retaining the substantive provisions.

Hindi दण्ड प्रक्रिया संहिता (CrPC) की धारा 144 उपद्रव या आशंकित खतरे में आदेश जारी करने की शक्ति से संबंधित थी। भारतीय नागरिक सुरक्षा संहिता (BNSS) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 163 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect CrPC (Old) BNSS (New)
Section Number Section 144 Section 163
Title Power to Issue Order in Urgent Cases of Nuisance or Apprehended Danger Power to Issue Order in Urgent Cases
Punishment N/A (Procedural) N/A (Procedural)
Changed
Cognizable Yes — Police can arrest without warrant
Bailable Yes — Bail is a matter of right
Compoundable No — Cannot be compounded/settled
Triable By Magistrate / Court of Session

Key Changes

  • Section number changed from CrPC 144 to BNSS 163
  • BNSS modernizes the procedural framework with updated terminology and structure
  • Notable changes introduced in scope or procedure under the new law

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BNSS equivalent of CrPC Section 144?

CrPC Section 144 (Power to Issue Order in Urgent Cases of Nuisance or Apprehended Danger) is now BNSS Section 163 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has CrPC Section 144 changed under BNSS?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BNSS Section 163. The BNSS reorganizes the procedural code with updated language and some procedural refinements.

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